Admissions Policy
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Collected on 6 August 2026
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Placement Application Submission
Parents or guardians can apply for placement of a learner at The Hamlet School by submitting required documents to Schanien Placido, particularly for those not yet toilet trained or needing special consideration.
- Who it is for
- parents or guardians of prospective learners
- How to act on it
- Contact Schanien Placido to submit documents for placement.
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To submit document for placement please contact Schanien Placido.
Medical Examination Request
If a learner’s health or behaviour is deemed detrimental to others, the principal may request a medical examination to assess fitness for continued attendance.
- Who it is for
- parents or guardians of learners whose health or behaviour raises concern
- How to act on it
- The principal may request a medical examination; parents must provide necessary medical reports.
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The principal may request a medical examination for a medical or mental disorder.
Admission to The Hamlet School
The Hamlet School offers admission to learners who meet its criteria, including being under 16 years old (unless transferring), physically and intellectually capable, toilet trained, and not blind, deaf, or severely physically handicapped. Learners must be approved by the District Office and undergo a six-month probation period before final admission is confirmed.
- Who it is for
- prospective learners applying to The Hamlet School
- How to act on it
- Contact Schanien Placido to submit documents for placement and ensure eligibility criteria are met.
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The District Office must approve the admission of all learners. Learners must be physically and intellectually capable of benefiting from the school program. Exceptions will be made on merit in deliberation with the District Officer as well as the Director.
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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Key Takeaways
- Admissions Policy
- The Hamlet School
- 125 Bertha Street Turffontein Johannesburg
- Tel: 011 683 2362/3
- Fax: 011 683 1000
- Schanien Placido
- Probation period: 6 months
- Age limit: under 16 years
- LSEN number required for learners over 7 years
- School fees payable in advance
- Transport: feeder area or existing bus route
- Bus fees must be paid monthly
- School meals: light lunch, exceptions for cultural/religious reasons
- Health regulations: contagious disease, lice, medication responsibility
- Medical examination may be requested by principal
- School nurse handles medication during school hours
- Absence must be reported personally, telephonically, or in writing
- Prescribed uniform required
- Final decision on admission/discharge/policy rests with School Governing Body
- Copyright © 2014 – The Hamlet School
- The Hamlet School
- Schanien Placido
- District Office
- Director
- School Governing Body
- Feeder area
- LSEN number